White paper published on the responsible use of Generative AI in adult social care 

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has launched a new national campaign entitled ‘Care Can’t Wait’.  The campaign aims to raise awareness about what adult social care is and how it enables millions of people to live their life on their own terms.  The campaign website has a downloadable toolkit, and offers…

A study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that a new dementia risk score “calculator” could identify people most at risk of developing dementia in the next 14 years.  Based on two long-term studies, the risk score draws on a list of 11 predictive factors: age, education, history of diabetes, history of or current…

The Applied Research Collaboration and Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex has developed ‘My Choice’, an evidence-based information resource that gives people with dementia and their families information on living with dementia.   The resource has been co-designed with people living with dementia, and includes eating well, mental health, hearing and vision, cognitive activities, using supportive technology,…

A new framework for “creative health” approaches in health care is to be developed by NHS England working in partnership with integrated care systems locally. Creative activities such as music, art, gardening and singing can, for example contribute to the management of stress and anxiety as well as improve the lives of people with dementia….

Following MSNAP’s webinar for Dementia Community https://youtu.be/Hj1QhYyFGLM?si=zHW1Md6zMdqfOchP, MSNAP have announced their own webinar series for 2024.  Topics include the DETERMIND Study, Dentistry and Dementia, Pre and Post Diagnostic Pathway, and Supporting people and families living with young onset dementia.    You can find out more and book HERE Please note there is a charge to attend…

The National Day of Arts in Care Homes, an annual event organised by the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA), takes place on Saturday 24 September celebrating arts and creativity in care settings.  Care providers and local arts organisations are expected to arrange events showcasing creative work to support health and wellbeing.  Among initiatives on the…